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Overview

"If [an] athlete is serious about getting considerably stronger, he needs to incorporate at least one explosive exercise into his routine. And more is even better." - Bill Starr

The barbell lifts include both power lifting and olympic lifting and greatly emphasize the strength, power, and speed aspects (among others) of CrossFit's ten general physical skills.  Proven competency in each of these lifts is a good indication of overall strength and explosiveness.


Results

Lift Date Result From Workout
Deadlift Jan 07, 2013 1 rep @ 295 lbs Deadlift 2-2-1-1
Back Squat Feb 12, 2013 1 rep @ 245 lbs Back Squat : 5 @ 70%, 5 @ 80%, 3 @ 85%, 2 @ 90%, 1 @ 100%
Front Squat Feb 14, 2013 1 rep @ 193 lbs Front Squat : 5 @ 70%, 5 @ 80%, 3 @ 85%, 2 @ 90%, 1 @ 100%
Overhead Squat Oct 06, 2011 1 rep @ 145 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Thruster May 01, 2011 84 reps @ 165 lbs CrossFit Games Open 11.6 / 12.5
Shoulder Press Feb 26, 2013 1 rep @ 90 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Jul 27, 2012 3 reps @ 120 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Feb 26, 2012 1 rep @ 155 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Feb 15, 2013 1 rep @ 123 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Sep 11, 2012 11 reps @ 175 lbs 2 times CFA TEAM WOD - 9/11 Remembrance: Rows, Rope Climbs, Burpee Pull-up (chest-to-bar)s, Power Cleans, Push Up (Weighted)s, etc.
Clean & Jerk Feb 13, 2013 1 rep @ 153 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Mar 10, 2011 1 rep @ 105 lbs Bench Press : 1 Rep Max

CrossFit Journal Articles

Read More About The Lifts.

The Burgener Warmup -Mike Burgener
The Stance -Mike Burgener
Clean and Jerk -Mike Burgener
The High Hang Snatch -Mike Burgener
Reviewing The Snatch -Mike Burgener
Receiving The Bar -Mike Burgener
Snatch Grip Position -Mike Burgener